hoyo negro

Spanish

Pronunciation

 
  • IPA(key): /ˌoʝo ˈneɡɾo/ [ˌo.ʝo ˈne.ɣ̞ɾo] (everywhere but Argentina and Uruguay)
  • IPA(key): /ˌoʃo ˈneɡɾo/ [ˌo.ʃo ˈne.ɣ̞ɾo] (Buenos Aires and environs)
  • IPA(key): /ˌoʒo ˈneɡɾo/ [ˌo.ʒo ˈne.ɣ̞ɾo] (elsewhere in Argentina and Uruguay)

  • Syllabification: ho‧yo ne‧gro

Noun

hoyo negro m (plural hoyos negros)

  1. black hole (celestial body)
    Synonym: agujero negro

Usage notes

  • In countries like Spain or Argentina, where the words "hoyo" (concavity) and "agujero" (opening) is differentiated, "agujero negro" is used. In other countries like Mexico and Chile where "hoyo" and "agujero" are synonyms, both can be used.

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